‘Not all stores close because of corona’ | Financial

The trade association emphasizes that things only go wrong in a few places in terms of crowds. Nationally, the shopping streets are quieter than normal almost everywhere. “Closing all non-food stores in our country is not the solution to the problem,” said INretail.

With the call, the interest group is taking an advance on an inserted cabinet meeting on Monday due to the still increasing number of corona infections. Germany decided on Sunday to close all non-essential stores from next week for the same reason. But according to INretail, it is better to spread the visitor numbers.

In addition, a total store closure is disastrous for the economy. “Suppliers can then also do nothing more. There are 800,000 people working in the retail sector, most of whom would end up at home. A more intelligent approach is needed than a total lockdown. ”

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This weekend the centers in cities in the Randstad were again full of shoppers. It was very busy in Rotterdam, Amsterdam and Utrecht and in The Hague even calls were made to leave the center. The mayor of The Hague Jan van Zanen made an urgent appeal to avoid the crowds. “Let’s use common sense,” he said.

The cabinet met on Sunday at the Catshuis for extra crisis consultation about the increasing corona infections. A new press conference may follow on Tuesday at which additional measures will be announced.

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